Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-24

The Hudson knights See TOgus and De.
part for Home.

The visiting Sir Knights of Massachusetts,
arose bright and early yesterday morning and
found the usual cloudy skies and pattering
rain drops. Little rain fell, however, during
the forenoon and the visitors at s 30 A. M.
departed on their trip to the National Soldiers
Home, Togus, escorted by Sir Knight OTIS
Pierce and a delegation from Trinity Com
mandry. Barges and carriages were employ
ed as conveyances and all were delighted with
their ride On the way out turn was taken
around the Hospital buildings At the Home
atour of the buildings was made, Capt
Cobaugh escorting the party. The courte-
~ of the Home was extended by Ger Steph-
enson aud officers. The Home band
gave an open air concert. All were
much pleased with what they saw, especially
the attractive environments of the institution.
Returning to the city sumptuous dinner was
served at the Augusta House.
MENU.
boil, Boiled Penoosoot River Salmon. Egg Sauce.
Chicken, Drawn Butter. Ham
Leg OF Mutton, French Capres.
ROAST.
s'floin OF Beef Dish Gravy. Stuffed Veal. Brown
S@noe. Lamb. Saddle of Mutton, with Jelly.
ENTREES.
tillet de Beouf. au Champgnon Macaroni with
Nheese' Pineapple Fritters, with Wine sauce.
VEGETABLES.
"a'hed Potatoes Boiled Potatoes. Green Peas.
String Beans. Canned Corn.
PASTRY
cr,,. English Plum Pudding. Cold Sauce.
Gaia, S Mince Pie Custard Pie.
Nouee Cake. Fruit Cake. Sponge Cake.
DESERT.
Boiled Custard. Strawberris. viii Crea m
ranges. Bananas Raisins. Assorted Nuts.
Tea Coffee.
Dinner disposed of the Knights at ono
formed into line in front of the hotel and
EN- Commander Hills of Hudson in few
well chosen words thanked the hsme com
msndery and landlord Miliken for hospitsble
treatment and the good time which they had
enjoyed. In referring TO the hotel, Mr.
Hills said
Mr.. Milliken, landlord, and Mr.. Sturte.
sn'' clerk Of the Augusta House, before
eSing your hotel, wish to express to you
IN behalf of Trinity Commandery of Hudson,
mass. Mass our sincere thanks tor the many cour-
uNes received at your hands during our stay
III augusta, and | assure you that your ex.
Vehent fare and accommodations have far ex
seeueu our expectations, although we have
,'quently heard of the Augusta House as a
At NJ" class hotel. In the future If any of our
y" hnlehts should choose to visit Augusta,
"eN VIII consider il a pleasure to become
.uur guests so long as you may be connected
win the Augusta House"
Landlord Milliken in few fitting ords en-
pressed his pleasure at having been able to
entertain them to their satisfaction and ex-
pressing wish that when they next visit Au
sas'S' they would give sufficient notice sc
WAT arrangements might be made with "Old
ftoo for pleasant weather during their stay.
escorted by delegation from the
augusta commandery the Bay State
gentlemen marched to the station along Stat,
'"ee' aud down Winthrop. Here, after pro-
.onged and vigorous cheering, and after say
Jug goodbye the visiting Sir Knights boarded
'"e T. M. accommodation train aud de
parted, taking the boat for home on thei
s''"ai At Gardiner. ALI enjoyed a first rats
"u'e out would have had a much pleasante
p"s'image had there been fair weather.